A Few Quick Observations

--Contrary to popular rumor and speculation, Tom Menino will not declare his re-election intentions tonight in his speech, according to a spokesperson.

--Felix G. Arroyo raised some $5000 at his fundraiser this past weekend, which I think is more than his father raised in his last campaign.

--Further evidence that Boston is not a normal city: In normal cities, the naming of a new school committee chair, especially after a 12-year run by the current chair, is a really, really big deal. Admit it, you didn't even know that Rev. Gregory Groover has taken over for Liz Reilinger.